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You are always welcome at this church!
In John 14: 1-14, one of the scripture readings for this Sunday, Jesus says, “Don’t be troubled. Trust in God. Trust also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms to spare. If that weren’t the case would I have told you that I’m going to prepare a place for you?”
In this passage, Jesus speaks words of comfort and direction to his disciples. The disciples did not fully understand what the future would hold. Jesus reminded them their path forward would be guided by trust in God.
This Sunday we will serve the Sacrament of Holy Communion. The United Methodist Church practices an “Open Table” (or open communion), meaning all are welcome to receive Holy Communion regardless of church membership, baptism or denomination. We hope you will join us..
If you want to know more about what to expect during Sunday’s worship service, you can download the bulletin below or visit the This Sunday link at GPUMC page on our website every week.
Our in-person worship service in the sanctuary and the livestream begins at 9:30 am Sunday.
Order of Worship for Sunday, May 3
Minister: Rev. David Eardley
Liturgist: Pete Franklin
Download this week’s bulletin here
| Chimes Hymn | “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” | UMH 110 |
| Welcome | Pete Franklin | |
| Call to Worship | Psalm 31:1-4,15-16; (UMH764) | Pete Franklin |
| Organ Voluntary | “My Hope Is Built” (The Solid Rock-UMH 368), arr. Edward Broughton | Douglas Dykstra, Organ |
| Greeting & Lord’s Prayer | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Hymn | “How Firm a Foundation” | UMH 529 |
| Scripture Reading | 1 Peter 2:2-10 (NT.p.219) | Pete Franklin |
| Chancel Chat | Emily Bianchi | |
| Offertory Invitation | ||
| Offertory | “Listen” | Chancel Choir Directed by Giustino Carrano (Commissioned in memory of Cleopatra Riga Greenwell) |
| Doxology | UMH 95 | |
| Prayer of Dedication | ||
| Hymn of Preparation | “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” | TFWS 2146 |
| Scripture Reading | John 14:1-14 (NT.p.102) | Pete Franklin |
| The Message | “Disciples Serve Joyfully” | Rev. David Eardley |
| The Sacrament of Holy Communion | ||
| Hymn | “We Are the Church” | UMH 558 |
| Ministry Opportunities | ||
| Benediction | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Organ Voluntary | “Forth in Thy Name, O Lord” UMH 438), arr. Richard Williamson Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go, my daily labor to pursue; thee, only thee, resolved to know in all I think or speak or do. (Charles Wesley) | Douglas Dykstra |